Alicia M. Allen
Associate Professor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Alicia M. Allen, an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, leads a research group focused on public health and behavioral science. Her work investigates factors influencing health outcomes and behaviors across diverse populations. Recent publications explore the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination on menstrual cycles, the efficacy of remote biochemical verification methods for smoking status, and the effects of cannabis use on stress response regulation.
Allen's research also addresses the unmet mental health needs of adults with chronic pain and examines the impact of nicotine reduction in cigarettes on smoking behavior across different demographic groups. Additionally, she has investigated PrEP awareness among populations facing multiple stigmas and identified neurophysin I as a potential biomarker for oxytocin. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 24 and 1,859 total citations across 110 publications. She has collaborated with Enrique Gomez‐Pomar on shared publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 24
- Publications: 110
- Citations: 1,859
Selected Publications
- Compliance and Satisfaction With a Protocol for Identifying Novel Targets to Support Postpartum Opioid Use Disorder Recovery: Prospective Cohort Study (2025) DOI
- Increased cigarette craving following prior-day cannabis use among females who smoke combustible cigarettes (2025) DOI
- Childhood and Prenatal Stressors Shape Breastfeeding Behavior in Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder: A Prospective Investigation of Stress Effects (2025) DOI
- Nicotine and Tobacco Research Related to Sex/Gender: a 10-Year Update (2025) DOI
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